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Sports Massage Therapy for Runners

Posted on December 27, 2010 by admin

We’ve written generally about massage therapy and its benefits for athletes (see our entry on Sports Massage), but often times a description of the general benefits can gloss over the specific positives sports massage provides athletes of a specific sport. … Continue reading →

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Exploring Massage Therapy: Lomi Lomi Massage

Posted on September 14, 2010 by admin

This summer’s issue of the Massage Therapy Journal includes a detailed look at Lomi Lomi massage, a modality that originated in Hawaii and has since been “westernized”, gaining recognition among massage therapists in America. The specifics of the modality are … Continue reading →

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Diabetics Benefit from Massage Therapy

Posted on August 27, 2008 by admin

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to use sugar. The American Diabetes Association estimates that 24 million Americans are presently suffering from diabetes. Although treatments are available, diabetes is still a leading cause of death in … Continue reading →

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Massage Aids in Improved Immune System Function

Posted on June 18, 2008 by admin

Our bodies have a network of organs, cells and tissues that work together to protect us from disease and infection. This network includes the tonsils, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, and white blood cells, called lymphocytes. Without a properly functioning … Continue reading →

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